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Q: QuestionDoes the cameras have to be plugged into power or are they POE? In the specs, one area says POE and another area says AC/DC adaptor.

Asked 3 years ago by POE.

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. The cameras included in this kit are POE. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 3 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionHow long are the cables supplied?

Asked 3 years ago by Chris.

• A:Answer Hello Chris, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. This kit will include 60 feet of CAT5 Ethernet cable per camera. The longest recommended run from recorder to camera is 300 feet. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 3 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionI see on your site you have the model # 1676810, $100 more than listed on Best Buy. Why the price difference? Also, I would prefer to have 5 bullet type and 5 dome cameras, is this possible with this packet?

Asked 3 years ago by Security.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Prices are subject to change without notice. You can often find this on sale through authorized resellers. We currently offer the kits as listed. We do not offer the customization of our kits. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 3 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionCan you turn off the spotlights on some cameras while having them active on others? Can you adjust what triggers them and how long they come on?

Asked 4 years ago by Fred.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello Fred, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, the spotlight settings can be individually controlled on each camera. This allows you to adjust the sensitivity and how long the lights come on. For more information, please contact our support team directly. We can be reached 24 hours a day. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: Questiondoes it have 2 way audio ?

Asked 4 years ago by bily.

• A:Answer Hello Bily, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, the cameras included in this kit have two-way audio features. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionDo cameras need to be connected to recorder? Or are wireless cameras available?

Asked 4 years ago by Ddj424.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 16 Channel 2TB NVR, 10 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer It’s connected to its receiver that comes with the purchase. And I have it connected to a tv for the monitor

  Answered 4 years ago by TjfM

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Q: Questiondoes this have 2 way audio ?

Asked 4 years ago by bfny.

• A:Answer Yes. The POE cameras that come with this have 2 way audio.

  Answered 3 years ago by ADayVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have a couple of cat-5 runs out to my gate at about 700'; been running good this way many years. Can I add just power near the camera (additional POE, to correct power supply voltage drop) since this system only reaches 300? If so, what do i buy?

Asked 4 years ago by Aaron.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 16 Channel 2TB NVR, 10 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer You can use an injector at the camera location but Cat 5e is good for a little over 300'. I've used it as far as 400'. For a run that long cat 6 should give you better odds of a more stable connection. 6A is even better.

  Answered 3 years ago by RobertV

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Q: QuestionIs this programmable for motion notification for high priority areas area designated by user via text or email?

Asked 4 years ago by JKH.

• A:Answer Hello JKH, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. This recorder kit will send a trigger/push notification to your mobile device if a motion is detected. The recorder does not have a feature for setting high priority areas but does offer to mask selected areas. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: Questionis this system viewable from any location?

Asked 4 years ago by ric.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Swann Sucks for customer service!!!!!!!!!!!! When the cameras work there great,but there not many days they all work. Mike

  Answered 4 years ago by MikeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs Swann able to connect non-brand cameras to the system? I would like to get this to replace an old Night Owl 9 channel system. I would like to still use the Night Owl cameras if possible with Swann.

Asked 4 years ago by IMPORTANT.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 16 Channel 2TB NVR, 10 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Swann only tests compatibility with other Swann products. We are not able to confirm if this will work with third party products. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this camera support 24/7 recording?

Asked 4 years ago by bnikole.

• A:Answer Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. This recorder kit can work in either setting you can record continuously or based on motion. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionI need to replace my model SWNVK873008 that has a NVR with 2TB is 8 channel with 8 cameras and 100’ night vision. Is this going to be compatible with my setup. One of my cameras on top of roof also pans 360

Asked 4 years ago by Jan.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello Jan, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. We no longer offer compatible cameras to the SWNVK873008. When installing this kit you can use the same wiring. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this system require a POE Switch

Asked 4 years ago by CHRIS.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 16 Channel 2TB NVR, 10 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello Chris, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. No, this kit does not require or include a POE Switch. The longest recommended run is 300 feet from camera to recorder. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionHi, Does this system needs to be connected to the internet? I just want to monitor it on a cat5 connected computer and record on a removable SD or thumb drive? Can I plug it in on the main unit or on the connected computer? Thank you.

Asked 4 years ago by Tiredadmin.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello BW, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. An internet connection is only required at the initial setup. Once set up the recorder can record directly onto its hard drive and later saved using a thumb drive. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: Questiondoes this one have a siren sound speaker or just 2 way speaker only

Asked 4 years ago by terry.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello Terry, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. The cameras included in this kit have audio and siren features. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: Questioncan the alarm be turned off, so that only the lights come on without the sound of the alarm going off?, thank you.

Asked 4 years ago by wingnut.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello wingnut, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, the alarm can be turned off as needed on each channel. Once set up as needed, the lights will come on without the alarm. Click on the blue box on the bottom right-hand corner to live chat with a technical support agent or contact us over the phone. https://support.swann.com/s/ Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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Q: QuestionIs there a dome camera that is compatible?

Asked 4 years ago by CJ.

• A:Answer Yea. You will need to order it directly from Swann though due to bestbuy doesn’t carry it.

  Answered 4 years ago by Jay96Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the lights on the camera be switched off and the camera still works?

Asked 4 years ago by Johnny.

This question was asked about the related product: Swann - 8 Channel 2TB NVR, 8 x 4K PoE Cameras, w/Dual LED Spotlights, Color Night Vision & Free Face Detection - White

• A:Answer Hello Johnny, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, the spotlights can be controlled using the Swann Security application or directly from the recorder. Please let us know how we may further assist you, Thank you. JV Swann Customer Support

  Answered 4 years ago by Swann

  
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